Ben Folds
Sarah Slean
Elton John
Chopin
Jerry Lee Lewis
Thelonious Monk
Judy Garland
Paul McCartney
3 AM after party musings
the 60s
passion
... and everyone who chooses the piano
"One Canadian natural resource that never runs out is great
singer/songwriters. 'They Didn't Think So' by Manitoba's Nicole Byblow
is bright piano-based pop heralding the emergence of another stunning
homegrown talent."
-Mark Rheaume
CBC Radio
Ask singer-pianist Nicole Byblow how she measures her musical progress these days and she’ll proudly show you her fingers. Nails cut to the quick, rough calluses and hardened bumps, and a few painful looking afflictions where the skin is actually separating from under the nail bed. She smiles and says: “This is how I know I’m doing something right.”
It’s physical proof that Byblow has been practicing.
Since relocating from Winnipeg Manitoba to Nelson BC to attend Selkirk College’s Contemporary Music and Technology program in the fall of 2008, Byblow has thrown herself into honing her craft, and that dedication has become her primary concern.
“I’ve learned more about music in the past 12 months than I have in the last 10 years, I’m really not concerned about a new album or where my career is headed yet. I’m in such a developmental stage; my music is changing so much. All I’m thinking about right now is learning as much as possible and trying to get better and better.”
So while you may not see many solo performances or another record from Byblow anytime soon (her debut EP 'Unabashed' was released in January 2007), she’s been far from dormant. Aside from performing and participating in countless local bands and projects in Nelson BC, she has shared the stage with Juno award winner Stephen Fearing, and has been meeting and working with the likes of Winnipeg producer Phil Deschambault, and Juno nominated singer/songwriter Keith Macpherson of Winnipeg duo Keith and Renee.
And her musical progress is apparent in more ways than mangled hands. New songs Byblow has written and recorded, including the bouncy ‘They Didn’t Think So,’ bring to mind the energy and prowess of pop piano-pounder Ben Folds, as well as the sophistication of fellow classically trained ivory tickler Sarah Slean ... and prove Byblow is well on her way to where she wants to be.
ALSO VISIT: http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/Nicole-Byblow
i think you're moving in the right direction, your songs seem to be growing while still distinctly sounding like you. keep pushing!! glad to see/hear you are doing well :)
things are insane on this end ... lots of good filmness.
Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta (weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful music in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be m8s.Cheers ! (mO:) moreno
In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"
"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"
InNeR PeAcE ,LoVe and JoY ..mO
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Electronica side of things at www.myspace.com/shaubyaella
Hey, just stopping by to say 'Thanks' for the add. I hope you've enjoyed the instrumental songs. I'm starting this weekend on CD #2 'Insurrection'. As well I'll be posting a new track up in a week or so. All the Best to you this year. Anytime you want to chat, drop me a line.
<br />Take care,
<br />Nikko
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Hey Nicole...I've just recorded 5 new tracks with the Veronicas' producer...Check em out and give us a comment on which song u like the most...We're gona fish for a record deal with his friends at the major labels later this year...Cheers.... Michael Law
YOU'RE # 1 !!!!!!!!.....now I feel jipped! I had a dream last night that Ben Folds was at my brothers wedding and i was trying really hard to get him to write you a love letter and to sign it.
We're playing at the Pyramid Friday Sept. 26. The opening acts are electro group Lebeato and funk/soul sister Maiko Watson (backed by members of Moses Mayes)
Tickets are available here: http://www.mosesmayes.com/tixsales.html
I love love love your new songs! Im still a huge fan of yours, always will be :) you're just so amazing! Good luck with going to BC, Ill be sure to keep checking in to your page.
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